Journal article
Invited Article: Recommendations of the Neurolaryngology Study Group on Laryngeal Electromyography
Otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, Vol.140(6), pp.782-793
04/09/2009
DOI: 10.1016/j.otohns.2009.01.026
PMCID: PMC2758662
PMID: 19467391
Abstract
The Neurolaryngology Study Group convened a multidisciplinary panel of experts in neuromuscular physiology, electromyography, physical medicine and rehabilitation, neurology, and laryngology to meet with interested members from the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, the Neurolaryngology Subcommittee and the Neurolaryngology Study Group to address the use of laryngeal electromyography (LEMG) for electrodiagnosis of laryngeal disorders. The panel addressed the use of LEMG for: 1) diagnosis of vocal fold paresis, 2) best practice application of equipment and techniques for LEMG, 3) estimation of time of injury and prediction of recovery of neural injuries, 4) diagnosis of neuromuscular diseases of the laryngeal muscles, and, 5) differentiation between central nervous system and behaviorally based laryngeal disorders. The panel also addressed establishing standardized techniques and methods for future assessment of LEMG sensitivity, specificity and reliability for identification, assessment and prognosis of neurolaryngeal disorders. Previously an evidence-based review of the clinical utility of LEMG published in 2004 only found evidence supported that LEMG was possibly useful for guiding injections of botulinum toxin into the laryngeal muscles. An updated traditional/narrative literature review and expert opinions were used to direct discussion and format conclusions. In current clinical practice, LEMG is a qualitative and not a quantitative examination. Specific recommendations were made to standardize electrode types, muscles to be sampled, sampling techniques, and reporting requirements. Prospective studies are needed to determine the clinical utility of LEMG. Use of the standardized methods and reporting will support future studies correlating electro-diagnostic findings with voice and upper airway function.
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- Title: Subtitle
- Invited Article: Recommendations of the Neurolaryngology Study Group on Laryngeal Electromyography
- Creators
- Andrew Blitzer - Head and Neck Surgical Group, New York, NYRoger L. Crumley - University of California, IrvineSeth H. Dailey - University of Wisconsin–MadisonCharles N. Ford - University of Wisconsin–MadisonMary Kay Floeter - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and StrokeAllen D. Hillel - University of WashingtonHenry T. Hoffman - University of IowaChristy L. Ludlow - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and StrokeAlbert Merati - University of WashingtonMichael C. Munin - University of PittsburghLawrence R. Robinson - University of WashingtonClark Rosen - University of PittsburghKeith G. Saxon - Harvard UniversityLucian Sulica - Cornell UniversitySusan L. Thibeault - University of Wisconsin–MadisonIngo Titze - University of IowaPeak Woo - Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiGayle E. Woodson - Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, Vol.140(6), pp.782-793
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.otohns.2009.01.026
- PMID
- 19467391
- PMCID
- PMC2758662
- ISSN
- 0194-5998
- eISSN
- 1097-6817
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 04/09/2009
- Academic Unit
- School of Music; Communication Sciences and Disorders; Radiation Oncology; Otolaryngology
- Record Identifier
- 9984313995802771
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